Love, Lust, Or Joke

I did not seek love.
But love somehow sought me
I was hidden in the closet
Safely tucked away and sealed.

But when love found me
It was very much here to stay
I found myself bound--
And there was no escape...

The binding had permanence.
I can never be free...
It will hold onto me-
Throughout all of eternity

But as I  sit here pondering,
Bound tighter in these ropes.
The question comes into conscience
Was it love, lust or just a poor joke?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Chachere Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 4:39 PM
it sounds like it was the essence of love when i read your poetry.But you Sara would only know the truth in your heart. -Always & Forever Lynette
Smith Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 1:45 PM
if you feel bound with ropes than maybe it's a joke, but i love this poem and your metaphor.
Fraser Avatar
December 29, 2009 at 3:10 PM
I agree with Doris, Sara >> James
Culverhouse Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
it is love after all these years!
Jordan Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Wonderful, I really enjoyed reading this one. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my poem.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 5:14 AM
And what is the answer, Sara? Fear binds and suffocates. Bravery loosens the rope and binds eternity to trust where love can really bloom... forever growing. Love to you. God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Wilson Avatar
December 26, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Lust is not , poor joke can not be, but love can so be, can not hide nomatter how hard you try its going some how, so et it be. Love jordan
Sweetheart Avatar
December 26, 2009 at 4:38 PM
To find this kind of love is everything in life.. there is always some lust added to the mix as well as some jokes spread throughout relationships...great poetry Sara.. I like this easy narrative... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie..
Maughan Avatar
December 26, 2009 at 3:03 PM
LOVE IT!!!! My style of writing! Hugs always, Robin
Loving Iii Avatar
December 26, 2009 at 2:36 PM
two outta three ain't bad. jhl
Loving Iii Avatar
December 26, 2009 at 2:35 PM
don't show this to your man. jhl
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